Does this thing really have a PIR sensor? I don't see any PIR sensor in the photographs. I thought it relied on video motion detection.
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I own this one and there's no PIR sensor. It relies on motion detection using the software built in to the camera itself. You log in to the admin account of the camera through the internal webserver and set it up from there. This little camera does a LOT for the money. But if you're not tech-savvy, I'd avoid it. D-link doesn't have the best documentation or customer service in the world. But if you're good at teaching yourself some networking skills, this is a great little IP camera.
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Its motion activated. Says so right on the box. PIR Motion activated, that's infared tech. I have tested it (only at 12 ft) in every lighting condition (none, cross light, and light behind person) and it just works great. I have my set to take photos only when triggered by movement.
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No, my model (GC-XA2) does not have motion detection... you might have to look into a game camera for that. Good Luck!
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The motion is actually in the DVR recorder that the camera is attached to. So basically it would be the camera that helps detect the motion. Hope that makes sense. Thank you.
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Barry! I just read now in the manual: Motion detection ON (enable) OFF (off). Try this when you connect 12 VDC to camera. It should detect motion. I never used this function either:-( Steve
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These are just dummy cameras. There is no motion sensor in it just a blinking light. I installed mine show that it uses an AC power adapter. That way I do not have to keep changing batteries
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Hi, Paul. This camera can motion detect, also it can email photo but no video directly to your smartphone, please noted.
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Yes, it has motion detection. Great camera; I get clear pictures in color with daylight and black and white w/infrared.
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It has motion sensor. But a very poor sensor. I used it once. It will record a few seconds then stops, then repeat, not recomended for drive recording.
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Check the manual for the motion detector. There were old ones where the electronic switches in the motion detector got, well, confused if they were feeding something other than an electrically simple incandescent.
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IR LEDs are not triggered upon motion detection on any camera. They are activated by a photosensor built-in to the camera that senses whether it is light or dark. When it is sensed that it is dark, the IR LEDs turn on to provide illumination to the camera. Motion activation has nothing to do with the IR LEDS. You should have a DVR that senses motion, and activates recording when it thinks there is motion.
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Agreed, no visible sign the camera is running. To notice the ir lights it would have to be really really dark. From my yard at night on a new moon I still can't see the ir lights.
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I couldn't get it to work properly. I decided to go with this from ebay. Woks perfectly. http://www.ebay.com/itm/New-Automatic-Infrared-PIR-Motion-Sensor-Switch-DC-12V-24V-8A-Detector-Practical-/261479825604?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_2&hash=item3ce16980c4
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Be happy that the motion sensing works for u. In mine it did not. Without a separate light sensor you cannot do what you want
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These cameras do have motion detection. I run them for viewing on a monitor 24/7, but only when there is motion does it record anything and send you an alert if you want one. When you go back and look it only shows when motion was detected.
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The BlackVue has no "video" motion detection. None! It has physical impact detectors. Like if someone busts your windows. You know, like a car alarm. Who is answering these questions, shills for the seller?
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I have never used the motion detect, but honestly there are probably better units then this one since I didnt get the EXACT same unit posted.